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[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 231 Introduced in House (IH)]

107th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 231

 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National 
                  Child's Day ought to be established.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             August 2, 2001

Mr. Shaw (for himself and Mr. Wynn) submitted the following resolution; 
        which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National 
                  Child's Day ought to be established.

Whereas every child is unique and holds a distinct place in the family;

Whereas the people of the United States should celebrate children as the 
        Nation's most valuable asset;
Whereas children represent the future, hope, and inspiration of the United 
        States;
Whereas children should be allowed to feel that their ideas and dreams will be 
        respected because adults take time to listen;
Whereas it is important for parents to spend time listening to their children on 
        a daily basis;
Whereas many children in the United States face crises of grave proportions, 
        especially as they enter adolescent years;
Whereas modern societal and economic demands often pull the family apart;
Whereas, whenever practicable, it is important for both parents to be involved 
        in their child's life;
Whereas encouragement should be given to families to set aside special time to 
        engage together in family activities;
Whereas adults in the United States should have an opportunity to reminisce 
        about their youth to recapture some of the fresh insight, innocence, and 
        dreams that they may have lost through the years;
Whereas the designation of a day to commemorate the children of the United 
        States will provide an opportunity to emphasize to children the 
        importance of their making the choices necessary to distance themselves 
        from impropriety and to contribute to their communities;
Whereas the people of the United States should emphasize to children the 
        importance of family life, education, and spiritual qualities;
Whereas because children are the responsibility of all people of the United 
        States, everyone should celebrate children, whose questions, laughter, 
        and dreams are important to the existence of the United States;
Whereas the designation of a day to commemorate children will emphasize to the 
        people of the United States the importance of the role of the child 
        within the family and society; and
Whereas the first Sunday of June falls between Mother's Day and Father's Day: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives 
that--
            (1) a National Child's Day ought to be established; and
            (2) the President should issue a proclamation calling on 
        the people of the United States to observe the day with 
        appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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